Jones has been battling a few injuries this season. The latest is a right ankle injury he suffered during the Crimson Tide's 9-6 overtime loss to LSU on Nov. 5.

Alabama coach Nick Saban said Jones didn't play because "we didn't feel like he could be effective. We're hopeful he'll be back next week, but he'll still be day-to-day."

Senior Alfred McCullough started in place of Jones, and Anthony Steen returned to right guard where McCullough started the past two games. Steen has started eight of 10 games this season at right guard, but missed the past two starts after recovering from a concussion he suffered in a 52-7 win at Ole Miss on Oct. 15.

Jones was limited last week at practice during media viewing periods, wearing a black non-contact jersey. He has started 34 of 37 career games.

The loss of reserve tackles Cyrus Kouandjio and Arie Kouandjio (both with season-ending knee injuries) was evident after D.J. Fluker left the field near the end of the second quarter. Cyrus had worked behind Jones at left tackle, and Arie had worked behind Fluker at right tackle. When Fluker left, freshman Austin Shepherd replaced him. Fluker returned in the second half.

Minor injuries didn't keep some of Alabama's key players out of Saturday's game. Marquis Maze (ankle), Dre Kirkpatrick (concussion) and Brad Smelley (undisclosed) all played against the Bulldogs. Their injuries kept them on day-to-day status throughout the practice week. Kirkpatrick wore a black non-contact jersey throughout the week, but participated in practices.

Saban said Jesse Williams (shoulder), Darius Hanks (ankle), Vinnie Sunseri (concussion) were all injured in the game, and their status was unclear immediately following the game.

Sunseri is known for making big hits. His hit on a Bulldogs return blocker was vicious, clean and sobering.

Sunseri landed face first on the ground, and did not move as trainers rushed to his side. Sunseri was helped to his feet, and was helped to walk to the sideline. He later was seen laughing alongside linebacker Trey DePriest, and came onto the field to greet the punt return team at one point.

"We'll see how they respond," Saban said. "Doc will have to look at them tomorrow and see how they respond from there."